II Mayor Gantt gives his victory sign a bit prematurely, Saturday, while KfJ tiding in Johnson C. Smith’s homecoming parade. Later that day, the [ Raglrs of North Carolina Central University trounced Smith, 41-Z8. Oh, EijL **H, the mayor can always say that the victory sign was meant for the 11 outcome o< the election'. (Photo by Peeler’s Portrait Studio) Constructions Along” By Jalyne Strong ^ Post Staff Writer Plans concerning the new Char lotte coliseum are “moving right along,” according to assistant City engineer, Ken Gillis. Construction ol the $41.5 million, 25,000-seat coliseum is scheduled to begin in January 1966. Presently, . says Gillis, Turner Construction, the project managing company, is pre paring for site grading of the area ^off. Billy Graham Parkway, where the coliseum will be built. “Site grading or timber cutting to clear the site for the coliseum should . begin soon," reveals Gillis. He adds that the first bid packages, open to _all contractors, will begin to’ be advertised in late November or marly December. Richard Mitchell, > project manager with Toner Con-., struct ion, declined to give any specf ** fc There waa some concern recently when it was learned that a change in plan necessitated that the coliseum be built 10 feet higher on a hill than originally proposed. The reason (or the change, says Gillis, was to avoid having to blast more rock on the site. “It’s saving us a couple 9100,000,” claims the assistant City engineer. “The building will not look any different,” Gillis assures. “We’re just taking less off the top of the hill.” The coliseum will be built inside a hill on 100 acres of property with its parking lots radiating out on a steeper grade because gf the change. Gillis also mentions that Turner Construction is operating “right on budget.” Withstanding any future “slight” design changes, predicts Gillis, the coliseum should be com pleted on schedule, the first part of 1908. fur. Madrey & Advisor ^ .u£. ,£ To A1 %rien fhmyinnJy rr JeR, ■ ■ r . ' y By James Cuthbertson v ' Post Sports Writer £* Dr. William Madrey is well re . spec ted on the United States Tennis Association circuit and the Ameri can Tennis Association circuit as J being one of the best tennis coaches rin the United States. ' His travels have already carried him across the United States and $ this week he is in Nigeria as an t advisor and observer for the All f Nigerian Championships which are > being held from November 10-17. ■. He was invited by the Nigerian Tennis Association because they I have a great respect for his coach ing ability and because be has helped to develop two of their top tennis players into All-Americans in both NCAA Division II and NAIA tennis. ' i* V “lam very excited about the trip I am making to Nigeria,” he said. “I 2- have been to Africa before and the people are very courteous and friendly. I had a great experience and I saw some great tennis players while I was there.” Dr. Madrey was CIAA coach of the year in his first year at Johnson C. Smith University and his team came in second in the CIAA champion ships that were held in Winston Salem, N.C. Johnson C. Smith was the Southern Division champion with • pertpct conference record. They tost four matches of the 30 plus that they played during the season. This is a first for the Johnson C. Smith athletic program, a coach being invited to represent the Johnson C. €mith athletic program on the continent. “When I come back, I hope to have some new techniques to employ In our tennis program,” he said. "Ni -5 gerla is very excited about its tennis prog rants and they have some tennis players who are among the best in the world.” s We* henwi Kuna Fw Sight Committee chance of rain. An afternoon party for runners, race volunteers, and guests will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the University Sheraton. The party will feature free hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and music by P k K Disco (beach music, fock k roll, and co sic). Ion blanks are available at area sporting goods stores, at McPherson Hospital in Durham, and at Durham-Life Broadcasting in Raleigh. For more information, call 731-77*4, or write McPherson Ron For Bight, P.O. Box 1327, Chapel HHI.HC 27514. ± . a vi _ jk . f Oiamplonship Wffl Be Held Saturday Mecklenburg County Park and Re action “Department will boat the Sixth Annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Crow-Country Championship at MoAlpine Greennray Park on Saturday, November M. starting at • a.m TbP ftata teams and individuals from afl acraw North Carolina will compete for team and indlgMual championships at the park located at 9711 Monroe Rood. Contact Laity McAfee at M9-9709 or Blaine Gregory at 9BM044 for more information about the cross country championships. r^TS IT fHURADAWrit ^ T~ Yes. bocaase The Charlotte Li Post Is ft acwssUada BOW l ^ I Moses fe Hwpy And Contented Golden Bull By James Cuthbertson Post Sports Writer When Charlotte native son Reginald Hughes Moses decided to play basketball in college it was a major decision for him. Conferring with his parents, he looked at all the alternatives and decided that the backdoor was the best route to take this time, put on his sneakers, polished up his jump shot, tightened his defensive skills during the summer and trotted one mile down the street from his home to Johnson C. Smith University, where he is a happy and content Golden Bull. “I feel that we are going to be all right this year,” he said, flashing a wide smile and adding that “We are going to take it all. Our prac tices have been very exciting. We run hard everyday.” The theme of the 1965-86 Golden Bulls is ABLAZE IN BRAYBOY and the name of that game is to RUN AND GUN the opposition right out of the fiery inferno on the east end of campus with some hot shooting and tenacious defense. “In my role as a small forward, I will have to help on the rebounding, play tough defense and score,” said Moses. He averaged 11 points and five rebounds per game last year, cutting loose one night against St. Augustine's for 24 points and five rebounds. The junior banking and finance major says the goal of the team is to win it all. That means the CIAA Reginald Moses .Promising small forward Basketball Championship. That would make a lot of local people happy because it would be a first for the Golden Bulls. Coach Moore has helped Moses to mature into a contender for All b ourth Annual Volley ball Marathon Held At CPCC The Fourth Annual Volleyball Ma rathon for Easter Seals was held November 1-3 at Central Piedmont Community College. Forty-eight teams joined forces to raise over $10,000 for physically handicapped children and adults in North Caro lina. Honors for top fundraising team went to the Quality Inn Sawdusters with an amazing $850.11 in dona tions! David Underwood, a member of the Landsharks, raised $542 to win top honors as the first place indi vidual. His efforts also made the Landsharks our second place team The second place individual was Jackie Bothe with the Village In vestment team, who raised $415. The Fourth Annual Volleyball Marathon for Easter Seals in Charlotte was sponsored by WBCY, Cablevision, Bud Light (Bealer Wholesale), and Pepsi. Funds raised by the marathon will be used to support Easter Seals services for the disabled, including provision of me dical equipment, adapted swimming programs, summer speech, occupa tional, and physical therapy clinics, as well as residential camping opportunities at Camp Easter-in-the Pines READ THE POST CIAA basketball honors. “He has given me confic said the 6’3“, 170-pounder. ‘ me that I should not think ofthei I was going to take. That I just shoot it and not worry missed it." • IT-3— Reggie graduated from West Charlotte High School where he wis All-Conference and All-County. He was under the tutelage of the famous Charlie McCullough who is well known in this area for turning out some outstanding basketball players. What's his greatest wish9 “If I could wish for anything this year," said Moses, “I would wish for a CIAA championship ring I have just got to get me one of those ” The Golden Bulls open November 23 at 8:30 p m. against Gardner Webb in the WBTV Classic. I can't BEAR to let one week go by without my Charlotte Post. To Subscribe Call 376-0496 You've aot what it takes. .i 6 o 0 fi s 1 m C ■» oc I i Share the spirit. Share the refreshment. SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduce* Serious Risks to Your Health.

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